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ROBERT FROST: “IF THERE IS ONE THING WE HATE AS POETS, IT’S SEEMING BUSY OR IN DEMAND. ISN’T THAT SO[?] IT’S NOT BECAUSE I’M EITHER THAT I HAVEN’T SENT YOU A POEM…. I SHALL BE AS GOOD (OR BAD) AS MY WORD”
FROST, ROBERT. (1874-1963). American poet; noted for his depiction of New England life; mot honored poet of the 20th Century with 4 Pulitzer Prizes; recited his: “The Gift Outright” at John Kennedy’s inauguration, from memory after his reading copy blew away. Curious Autograph Letter Signed, “Robert Frost”. 2 1/2 pages, octavo. South Shaftsbury, Vermont, January 21, 1921.
PRESDIENT U.S. GRANT’S JANUARY 1ST, 1873 RECEPTION AT THE EXECUTIVE MANSION ~ THE DANCE CARD KEEPSAKE.
GRANT, ULYSSES S. (1822-1885). Eighteenth President of the United States (1869-1877). Charming printed small octavo folded card that lists the evenings events for the January 1st celebrations held at the Executive Mansion.
GRACE COOLIDGE ON THE JOYOUS SUMMER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES SPENT BY HER AND PRESIDENT CALVIN COOLIDGE
COOLIDGE, GRACE ANNA GOODHUE. (1879-1957). First Lady. Superb content Autograph Letter Signed, “Grace Coolidge”, as First Lady, on gilt imprinted The White House stationery. Eight very full pages, octavo. ‘Superior, Wisconsin, June 28, 1928’.
EDWIN M. STANTON ~ RECEIPT FOR LEGAL SERVICES EARLY IN HIS CAREER
STANTON, EDWIN M. (1814-1869) American lawyer, politician, U.S. Attorney General, and Secretary of War in Lincoln’s cabinet. Scarce Autograph Receipt Signed, “E.M. Stanton.” One page, oblong 12mo. No place. “May 3, 1848.”
JUST 14 WEEKS AFTER HIS SON BENJAMIN’S DEATH IN A TRAIN WRECK ~ WHERE BOTH HIS PARENTS SAW HIM NEARLY FULLY DECAPITATED AND JUST 6 WEEKS AFTER HIS INAUGURATION AS PRESIDENT, FRANKLIN PIERCE SHOWS THE DEPTH OF HIS PERSONAL CONCERNS
PIERCE, FRANKLIN (1804-1869) 14th President of the United States. Surprisingly Scarce Autograph Letter Signed, “Fr. Pierce”, as President, on black-bordered mourning stationery. 2 1/2 pages, octavo. “Washington [D.C.], April 17, 1853.
PRESIDENT JAMES MONROE WRITES TO SIGNER OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE ~ CAESAR RODNEY A CHOICE ALS, AS PRESIDENT, WITH WONDERFUL PROVENANCE AND WITH THE SCARCE PRESIDENTIAL FREE-FRANKED ADDRESS LEAF STILL ATTACHED
MONROE, JAMES. (1758-1831). Fifth President of the United States. Scarce Autograph Letter Signed, “James Monroe”, as President. One full page, quarto. Baltimore, June 2, 1817.
STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY £100 TREASURY CERTIFICATE ADVANCE PAY TO OFFICERS, SECOND MOIETY AT 6% INTEREST JULY 20, 1779.
Wonderful Printed Certificate Signed, by Henry Gardner (1731-1782) American politician who served as Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Colony of Massachusetts Bay.